Chapter 6

I know I don't belong

Note: This is told in third person view.

Barriss sat with Luminara, Plo and Jar Jar. She knew she didn't belong there but she did need somewhere to sit. They were talking about how midi-clorians will soon take over the Galaxy.

"The Republic would simply have to overthrow the Chancellor and let the Senate vote on the destruction of the Trade Federation." Plo was saying.

"Yes, but the Chancellor has the overall power of the Republic! The Senate can't possibly agree on such an overthrow! The Trade Federation would gain that upper hand and destroy Congress, before the vote has been decided!" Luminara argued back.

"Hey, I thought you two were talking about midi-clorians?"

"Well the discussion of the midi-clorians easily goes to the protectors of peace who then of course will notify the Senate!" Plo said Barriss.

"You're forgetting Plo, the Politicians will not agree with the protectors which will therefore let the protectors become the overlords!" Luminara shouted.

Barriss started to scoot towards Jar Jar until she saw him diggin' for gold. (haha if you know what I mean)

She then looked over and saw Anakin and his table laughing and all talking. The new girl's sitting there? Maybe I'll blend in. Barriss thought and then got up from the table. She sat down next to Han. He looked at her with an annoyed stare. Anakin at first didn't realize she was there. Elzi of course saw her.

"Oh hello! I'm Elzi, who are you?" she politely asked.

Barriss looked to her lunch and said "My name is Barriss."

Anakin looked to Barriss and gave her a quick smile. She looked up to Anakin and saw him smiling. She grinned and he then turned back to Han who was talking to him. Elzi turned from Barriss a began a discussion on Miss Ventress.

"People say she has Twinkies in her desk!" Ahsoka said. (A teacher at my school actually has Twinkies in her desk!)

"She doesn't look like she does." Han replied.

"Yeah! She's skin and bones." Anakin said.

"What 'bout baldy?" Cody said.

"What about the bald freak?" Anakin said.

"Haven't you guys heard? Padme said Baldy and Ventress were an item!" Cody then said.

"First off, aren't they the creepiest together? And Two, people over 40 should NOT make out." Elzi said with such seriousness.

Anakin laughed at her and then nudged her. She hit him on the shoulder.

"Hey Anakin! I just wanted let everyone at this table know I am not attracted to Anakin any more, so I'm single!" Barriss said with delight.

"Uh okay." Anakin said.

"You and Anakin were going out? I thought it was Riyo and him." Elzi asked.

"Wait, you were going out with Riyo? Oh my God! You're such a womanizer!" Barriss said to Anakin.(*meanwhile the song plays in your head*) She then picks up her tray and moves back to where Luminara and Plo are sitting. And yes they were still talking about the same thing. Anakin watches as Barriss moves. Elzi looks at him.

"I don't think you are one. I think you're very nice and respectful to girls." Elzi says, reassuring Anakin.

Anakin smiles and then puts his arm around her. I'm gonna take it slow with Elzi. She's much sweeter than Padme and Riyo, but then again, there's Ahsoka. Anakin thought to himself. He looks over to Ahsoka. She was talking to Rex and the two were smiling at each other. Elzi was grinning at him when he turned his face back to her. It's a hard decision. Anakin thought.